We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Job Title:
WASH
Officer.
Qualification:
BA/BSc/HND
Experience:
3 Years
Location:
Borno, Yobe Sokoto State
Job Field:
Programmes
Reports to:
Head of Programs
Contractual Arrangement: Internal/External
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Planned Timelines: As soon as possible
Role Purpose:
The WASH Officer will be responsible for the supervision of
all WASH-related constructions and rehabilitation. He will provide technical
support to the team, and he will be responsible for supervising vendors to
ensure all rehabilitation works are done according to the agreed WASH standard
under the supervision of Head of Program.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The WASH Officer will have the following duties and
responsibilities:
- Plan
together with Assistant officers and carry out Hygiene Promotion
activities within the community to reduce WASH-related risks
- Supervise
the Work of Assistant officers in collecting and recording data on hygiene
promotion activities and sharing them with the line manager
- Conduct
Training and refreshers for WASH Assistant Officers and hygiene promoters
on hygiene and sanitation best practices.
- Participate
in WASH coordination meetings and other related field meetings.
- Provide
Technical support and on-the-job coaching for WASH Assistant Officers and
hygiene promoters.
- Liaise
with the MEAL team to conduct needs assessments, baseline surveys and
other assessments
- Be the
link between the community leaders and the organization, identifying key
hygiene challenges to be addressed.
- Support
the WASH Assistant Officer and hygiene promoters in community-based solid
waste management initiatives.
- Ensure
mobilization and sensitization of Project participants and community
stakeholders in carrying out communal activities.
- Ensure
timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and
monthly work plan.
- Support
Hygiene and MHM Kits distribution and sensitize beneficiaries on the
proper use of the hygiene items
- Write
weekly/monthly reports and share them with the line manager
- Develop
a Work plan and share it with the WASH Assistant Officer and hygiene
promoters to work accordingly.
- Develop
WASH proposals for implementation
- Perform
other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor
CORE BEHAVIOURS
Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of
humanitarian principles:
- Ensure
that program goals and activities uphold the principles of the key
national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes, and commitments
- Integrate
beneficiary accountability principles into the approach
Achieving effective results:
- Ensure
efficient and transparent use of resources following internal controls
- Address
difficult situations and make tough decisions confidently and calmly
- Consider
the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long term.
- Continuously
provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results
- Document
lessons learned and applied them to future projects
Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:
- Actively
listen to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders
- Actively
participate in networks to access and contribute to good practice
- Establish
and maintain clear communication and dialogue with disaster and
conflict-affected people and other stakeholders
Operating safely and securely:
- Identify
and communicate risks and threats and minimize these for oneself and the
agency
- Take
measures to do no harm and to minimize risks for partners and the
communities
- Reduce
vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the
organization.
Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
- Help
team members practice stress management through prioritization of
workloads and modeling of appropriate self-care
- Remain
effective and retain perspective in the face of difficult or demanding
situations
- Demonstrate
personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
- Maintain
ethical and professional behavior following relevant codes of conduct
- Plan,
prioritize, and perform tasks well under pressure
- Take
responsibility for your work and the impact of your actions
Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing
Others:
- Demonstrate
managerial courage by confronting difficult situations seeking resolution,
and stating willingness to champion ideas
- Demonstrate
approachability and trust by listening carefully to others, valuing their
contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest
about their thoughts and feelings
- Demonstrate
self-development and management by taking responsibility for own
development and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their
strengths and weaknesses.
- Effectively
influence others by understanding their interests and showing how they
will be met by their own preferred solution
- Give
constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to
another for his/her development.
QUALIFICATION:
- Bachelors/HND
in Statistics, Economics, or any related field from a certified tertiary
institution with at least 3 (three) years of proven experience in
Monitoring and Evaluation which includes database development and
management, remote monitoring, assessments, and situation analysis in
emergency settings.
- Proven
experience working in an office environment.
- Listening
skills
- Excellent
knowledge of the Nigerian Humanitarian and development context
- Excellent
reporting skills
- Excellent
communication, diplomatic, and writing skills
- Proficient
in relevant computer applications
- Good
analytical and problem-solving skills (at ease with figures and data).
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- The
ability to multitask.
- Excellent
organizational skills.
- Effective
communication skills in English and Native language of the area will be an
added advantage.
Application Closing Date
21st February, 2025 (2:00pm).
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly forward
their Cover letter and CV in a single PDF format via an e-mail
to recruitment@cowacdi.org stating
the position and location of the position as the subject of their mail.
Additional Information
COWACDI is an equal –opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc. Kindly ensure that you can
work in this location when applying. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to
apply
No application after the closing date will be considered.
COWACDI regrets that, due to the large number of
applications we receive, we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you are
being considered for the role, a recruiter will contact you. If you are not
contacted within 2 weeks, you should consider your application not successful
on this occasion.
Note: Never pay for any training, certificate,
assessment, or testing fee to the recruiter.
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